REC - Dreamy Orange Chicken

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Dreamy Orange Chicken

Recipe By :Damsel in dis Dress
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : chicken

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves -- trimmed
8 slices peeled oranges -- 1/4" thick
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
salt and white pepper -- to taste
cayenne pepper -- to taste

Preheat oven to 250F.

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken
breasts and saute until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Add the orange slices and saute for a few minutes on each side. Remove
from the pan and set aside. Add the orange juice and zest to the chicken;
mix thoroughly. Continue cooking until the chicken breasts are tender,
about 8-9 minutes. Remove chicken to a baking pan, cover, and place in the
oven to keep warm.

Add the cream to the skillet and heat to boiling over high heat. Boil for
2-3 minutes, stirring to deglaze the pan. Add salt and white pepper to
taste. Pour cream sauce into a gravy boat for serving.

Serve the chicken breasts with two sauteed orange slices on each piece.
Pour cream sauce over the top, then sprinkle with cayenne pepper to taste.

Source:
"adapted from a recipe by Williams-Sonoma"


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Per serving: 330 Calories (kcal); 21g Total Fat; (58% calories from fat);
28g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 132mg Cholesterol; 90mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 4
Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates



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